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Travel in Austria?
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Travel in Austria?

Austria is of course known as the winter sports country, but Austria is also a beautiful country to travel through or spend a holiday in the summer. The mountains guarantee beautiful walks, hikes and real climbing enthusiasts can also indulge themselves. In addition, Austria has a charming and wonderful world city with Vienna and Salzburg is also worth a visit.
Austria's largest river, the Danube, is a great place for water sports. Wakeboarding and cable wakeboarding are very popular. There are a number of well-known wakeboarding camps along the river where you can register for an intensive, short course.
Visit Hohensalzburg Castle for half a day - the crown and jewel of Mozart's birthplace Salzburg. This castle, which is still in very good condition, was built in 1077 and has a medieval royal chamber, a palace, a church and towers that offer views over the entire area.
Visit the Austrian salt mining area of Salzkammergut and admire enchanting blue lakes and wooded mountains. Hike, cycle or relax around the Grundlsee or Toplitzsee lakes and take a dip in the crystal clear waters.
Also visit the Krimml Waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park. With a combined height of 380 metres, this three-tiered waterfall is the largest in Europe and ideal for a perfect photo.
Go après-skiing in St-Anton: Legendary evenings guaranteed!
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The beautiful capital of Austria: Vienna, voted one of the most liveable cities in the world. If you spend a few days there, you will understand why. The city is packed with parks, beautiful architecture from Austria's rich past and a healthy dose of contemporary 'cool'. Visit the city's MUMOK (MUseum for Modern Art) and see major works by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Or just go for a walk in one of the beautiful parks and wander through the Sissy Palace.
Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart, but also a top European ski destination for beginners and advanced skiers. The après-ski is one of the wildest on the European ski circuit.
Eisriesenwelt Caves: At an altitude of 1640 metres, the Eisriesenwelt Caves have been increasingly developed over the years by warmer or colder air currents that hollow out the ice caves from the inside. They have become the largest ice caves in the world. The ice galleries, more than forty kilometres long, house abstract ice sculptures and frozen waterfalls.
Künringerburg Castle: High on a hill overlooking the Danube, are the ruins of Künringerburg Castle. In 1192, the King of England Richard I (the Lionheart) was captured here while passing through for insulting Leopold V, an Austrian duke. After paying a large ransom, the king was released. The ruins are well preserved and even if you are not into history, the view is worth a visit.
Lech is the traditional winter sports destination of the House of Orange. Other noble and royal families from Europe also like to come here, as do countless world stars and other rich people.
If you go into the mountains, it is always wise to check the weather forecast in advance so that you are not caught out by bad weather.
If you do not feel confident about your driving skills in the mountains, it is better to let someone else drive or take the train.